All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1306
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OpinionDuncan Brown: Will reward strategies post Covid-19 mean the end of extreme market-driven flexibility?
Writing this piece in my back room in the midst of our coronavirus lockdown affords a good opportunity to reflect soberly on where recent reward and benefits orthodoxies and trends have taken us; and how they need to change in the future.A demotivated, low productivity workforce through manifestly ‘bad work’ ...
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AnalysisHow are employees’ expectations shaping benefits strategies?
Need to know:Employees are increasingly seeking out organisations that share their values.Employers must demonstrate their commitment to their values, embedding them in everything from the facilities to policies and benefits.Providing employees with a pot of money and allowing them to select how they spend it can support a more diverse ...
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Case StudiesThames Water helps employees understand the bigger picture
Thames Water employs 6,400 employees across London and the Thames Valley. As well as staff based in its head office in Reading, it also has employees across many sites throughout the region as well as field-based engineers and technicians.Aimee Cain, occupational health and wellbeing manager at Thames Water, has seen ...
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Supplier article15 ideas to maintain morale, wellbeing and company culture
As the environment around us rapidly evolves, how can leaders access the tools and strategies they need to help their employees and their businesses? This was the question discussed in our recent webinar, where the panel shared practical ways employers can maintain morale, prioritise wellbeing and strengthen culture across their ...
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ArticleAldi partners with Mental Health UK to support employee mental health
Retailer Aldi is partnering with Mental Health UK to increase the wellbeing support for its 33,000 employees across the UK.The two-year partnership, announced ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, will see the launch of practical tools and guides that offer mental health support to employees and their families.It also aims ...
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ArticleMcGee launches employee ownership trust
Engineering business McGee has become an employee-owned organisation through an employee ownership trust (EOT).The move means McGee's 350 employees now have a responsibility in controlling shares within the business.Recognising employees has been a core value of McGee, so transitioning to employee ownership was seen as a natural next step.Tom McGee, ...
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ArticleCreative Hairdressers pays 7,500 employees $1,149,965 in back wages
US hairdressing chain Creative Hairdressers has been ordered to pay $1,149,965 (£940,930) in back wages to over 7,500 employees to resolve violations of the minimum wage and over time provisions under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).After an investigation by the US Department of Labour's Wage and Hour Division ...
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Supplier articleEmployee benefits & Covid-19: what can consumer trends tell us?
Coronavirus has undoubtedly had more of an effect on our daily lives than any of us could ever have anticipated. In a very short space of time, we have had to adjust to new ways of working, socialising and living while keyworkers across the world look to find a vaccine ...
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ArticleCat cafe in Thailand reopens after Covid-19 lockdown
Something for the weekend: A cat cafe in Bangkok, Thailand is reopening its restaurant after closing due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The reopening of Caturday gives the resident cats a purr-fect opportunity to enjoy the perks of the job once again; great food, company and belly rubs; all benefits they ...
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Supplier articleDiscover the impact that employee benefits schemes have on businesses
Employee benefits are so much more than just ‘perks’ and extra add-ons for employees over and above their compensation package. When approached and implemented correctly, they serve as an effective tool in creating and maintaining a desired company culture, a way of nurturing loyal employees as well as are an ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Back to work and the business battle with COVID-19
The slow easing of lockdown in this next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for bold actions by business leaders.Tom Peters, back in 2003, discussed how business leaders needed to overcome barriers and inspire workplace innovation and change. This challenge is now even more relevant, as the UK faces an ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid trials wellbeing apps
I never thought I would say this, but I love my job. How many people get paid to take care of their own wellbeing? Nope. I can’t think of any, but that is exactly what I am doing today.Big Bad Boss has latched onto the current mental health zeitgeist, and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 7 May - 13 May 2020
Eversheds Sutherland introduces reduced hours and flexible working schemeGovernment job retention scheme extended to end of October 202091% of employees would prefer the option to work remotelyIgloo Energy launches benefits platform to support staff during Coronavirus pandemicKellogg’s launches flexible summer hours for 460 employeesGovernment launches dedicated app to support ...
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ArticleAmazon extends Covid-19 pay benefits for 250,000 US and Canada employees
Technology giant Amazon is extending the increased hourly pay rate for 250,000 US and Canada employees until 30 May 2020.Employees will continue to receive a pay increase of $2 (£1.64) in the US and C$2 (£1.17) in Canada. Employees will also receive double-overtime pay during this time.Amazon's recent changes to ...
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ArticleIHS Markit completes pension risk transfer
Global information provider IHS Markit has agreed two pension risk transfers with Legal and General, both in the UK and the US.The pension schemes cover 150 IHS (global) pension and life assurance members in the UK and 1,2000 IHS retirement income plan members in the US.IHS Markit also completed 17 ...
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Supplier articleLack of Recognition is Biggest Barrier to Engagement for British Workers, Finds New Achievers Study
With the coronavirus pandemic currently causing massive upheaval for companies everywhere, employers are naturally looking out for ways to keep their employees engaged. According to a new report from Achievers, the biggest barrier to engagement for British workers is a lack of recognition. More UK employees (27 per cent) pinpointed ...
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Supplier article8 employee perspectives on the reality of remote onboarding
Remote onboarding can seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. Previously we talked to the managers at Reward Gateway to see which tactics they used to onboard their remote employees and about their remote onboarding strategies.This time around, we wanted to go straight to the source so we asked ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 81% say supporting mental wellbeing is good for business
Over four-fifths (81%) of employers believe it's good for business to look after the mental wellbeing of its workforce, according to research by Group Risk Development (GRiD).Its survey of 500 HR decision-makers, published May 2020, also found that over three-quarters (78%) of employers believe offering physical wellbeing benefits to its ...
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ArticleOakland City Council introduces 80 hours paid sick leave for employees
Oakland City Council in the US has voted unanimously to pass an emergency paid sick leave act for employees working in the city of Oakland, California.The new bill means employers with over 50 employees will be required by law to pay staff for 80 hours of sick leave, with immediate ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Managing Your Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic means that employers are dealing with a rapidly changing situation. In order to provide help and advice, Busy Bees Benefits are hosting a series of live webinars to engage and support business owners, HR, and reward and benefits practitioners during this time.The first webinar in the series ...